Glossary
Investment Guidelines
Investment Guidelines are the written, contractually agreed framework of an asset management mandate. They define permissible asset classes, geographic focus areas, currency risks, sustainability criteria and deviation ranges for over- or underweightings, thereby establishing binding parameters for the wealth manager.
At a glance
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Investment Guidelines are legally binding and protect the client by clearly limiting the manager's scope of action.
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They may include exclusions (for example, specific sectors or countries) as well as ESG requirements.
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Any deviations from the guidelines must be documented by the manager and communicated to the client.
Frequently asked questions
The Investment Guidelines are developed jointly by the client and the wealth manager and recorded in the mandate agreement. They reflect the client's individual objectives, risk tolerance and any exclusion criteria. Amendments require the written consent of both parties.
